IslandWood hosts poetry workshops

Published 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 29, 2006

There’s been a lot of discussion lately about the changing face of Bainbridge Island, and the pressure that newcomers bring, as well as the diversity. IslandWood is hosting a series of poetry workshops in which participants are invited to explore and express their own life stories and deep connections to community and place.

The “I Am From . . .” workshops are part of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council’s “Sense of Place” community poetry series, and will be held 7-9 p.m. April 2 at Island Center Hall; 7-9 p.m. April 9 at IslandWood and 2-4 p.m. April 23 at Bainbridge Public Library.

The workshops are appropriate for aspiring poets ages 8 and up, no experience necessary.

According to IslandWood, the workshops are designed to “foster dialogue around the significance of being deeply connected to our ecological and cultural communities.”

Participants will work through creative exercises and discussion then write and share their poems.

Workshops are free, advance registration required, contact IslandWood at (206) 855-4300 or online at www.islandwood.org.